1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Zastava 1500 would be higher. Both 1980 Ford Taunus and 1969 Zastava 1500 are equipped with a 1,294 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1969 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Zastava 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 93 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1969 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Taunus | 1500 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |